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Article by Brooke Shoupe, RN
Article by Stephanie Wells, RD
Key Points
- Despite its compact body, it can process pretty much anything. It can take on dense produce, leafy greens, and citruses.
- It’s perfect for green drinks and traditional juice recipes, as well as being capable of making non-dairy milk alternatives.
- A cheap, compact juicer that is still highly functional.
- Affordable
- Space-saving
- Reverse function
- Can make nut milks
- Easy assembly and cleanup
- BPA-free
- 72 hours juice life
- 1-year warranty
- No-drip Spout
- In general, cold press juicers are slow
- You need to prep the ingredients to fit the feed tube
I have a great first impression of the Dash Compact Cold Press Juicer. It does look like a premium product, but it’s not. In fact, it’s surprisingly cheap.
When I wrote this review, it was less than a hundred bucks. That’s almost four times more affordable than Hurom HP. So even if it doesn’t last but a few years, you can go out and buy 3 more before you’ve spent as much as you would on a Hurom HP. The low price is the ultimate selling point of the Dash Juicer.
One thing I noticed about this product is how compact it is. The closest thing to it is the Aobosi cold press juicer, but Dash has an even slimmer profile.
This juicer is a great starter appliance for anyone looking to start making their own fresh juice. I love how easy it is to use, and clean-up is a breeze as long as you do it quickly.
Features
The Dash Cold Press Power Juicer is a base model juicer found in discount and department stores, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a great juicing appliance. Before we get into the details of how the Dash Juicer stacks up to other juicers, here are some details about its features.
Compact Design
This juicer is so tiny and lightweight you can easily pack it up in a small lunch bag and take it with you when you travel. It weighs just 3.4 pounds and has a 3.9″ x 4.9″ footprint. When fully assembled, the juicer does stand at 14.2 inches, which means it won’t sit under your cabinet on the counter when put together. Still, the small size is definitely a bonus.
Suction Cups
How does such a small, lightweight juicer run with enough power to grind up dense produce without moving around on the counter? With suction cups! This simple but brilliant design feature means you don’t have to worry about the juicer shifting while it’s making your juice.
Pulp Control
It also has a juice and pulp separation function, so you can enjoy your juice with just the right amount of pulp. The frozen attachment that is included with this juicer also makes amazing sorbets and other frozen treats.
Dual Head Cleaning Brush
All juicers come with a cleaning brush, but this one is notable in that it has a pick on one side to help you get everything out of the small crevices of the juicer. Considering the screen design, this is helpful and makes it easier to clean.
Technical Specifications
The Dash Juicer comes in either aqua or graphite and takes up less than 5 inches of space on the counter.
| Type | Cold Press Juicer |
| Brand/Series | Dash |
| Model # | DCSJ255 |
| Price | $ |
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 |
| Juice Quality | High |
| Juice Shelf Life | 72 Hours |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Pulp Ejection | External |
| Motor | Low Speed |
| Wattage | 130 Watts |
| Chute Size | ~1.5 inches (no data) |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Design | Vertical |
| Colors | Aqua, Black, Graphite |
| Noise level | Medium |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4.9 x 3.9 x 14.2 inches (12.44 x 9.9 x 36.1 cm) |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Best for Juicing | Soft & Dense Produce, Citrus Fruits, Leafy Greens, Beans & Nuts |
| Application | Home & Personal Use |
| Related Products | Shine Juicer, Aobosi Juicer, Hurom HP, Hurom H101 |
As you can see, this is a pretty standard and functional juicer. That doesn’t stop it from being a tremendous juicing appliance for most people. Dash Juicers are generally affordable and efficient, and there is a centrifugal Dash Juicer available if that is what you prefer.
Is Dash Juicer easy to use?
Cold press juicers like Dash Blender retains more nutrients and yield more juice, but there’s a catch—they are slow. If you can make a glass of juice in a few seconds with centrifugal juicing machines, it will take a couple of minutes for a slow juicer.
On top of that, you need to cut your produce into small pieces as the feeding chute is usually small. Except for whole slow juicers and Hurom H200, slow masticating juicers typically have a crescent-shaped 2×1.5-inch feeder or a round 2-inch diameter.
In my humble opinion, that’s just a small price to pay for a nutrient-dense juice.
In terms of assembly, operation, and maintenance, you won’t have any issues with the Dash blender as long as you keep it completely clean. It’s a highly compact machine with very minimal parts to deal with. However, cleaning those parts properly is vital to proper function.
What Kinds of Produce Can Dash Juice?
Dash Compact Cold Press Juicer can take on any fruit and veggie. It can process dense produce, citruses, and leafy greens. You only have to remember to cut these items into manageable chunks to prevent your machine from getting jammed.
Removing the pits, seeds, and rinds would also be ideal for optimum juicer performance and better flavor.
Some examples of dense produce are garlic, pepper, pear, turmeric, apple, cauliflower, beets, carrots, pineapple, watermelon, cilantro, sweet potato, asparagus, cucumber, ginger, yakon, pumpkin, fennel, broccoli, bitter gourd, celery.
It will also work well on citruses like limes, tangerine, oranges, lemons, and grapefruit.
Last but not least, it’s also great for making green juices from dandelion greens, collard greens, spring onion, basil, wheatgrass, lettuce, peppermint, beet greens, brussels sprout, moringa, pine tree needles, spinach, kale, cabbage, and parsley.
And yes, you can also use this machine to make non-dairy milk alternatives like oat, soy, or almond milk. You need to follow a specific procedure to make it.
What the Dash Compact Juicer can’t process are soft fruits like avocado, banana, mango, tomato, and papaya. These items are non-juicable, but some brands have a particular accessory for pureeing mushy produce. Hurom, for example, offers a filter basket with bigger holes.
Juice Quality
If you want the maximum nutritional value from your juice, cold press juicers like the Dash Juicer are undoubtedly the way to go. Cold-pressed juice has a shelf life of three days, while you only have 24 hours for juice extracted with centrifugal juicing machines.
The reason behind the shelf life discrepancy is oxidation. High RPM juice extractors expose the juice to a significant amount of oxygen. It’s evident in the foamy and paler juice. That’s the opposite of a cold-pressed drink with minimal frothing, a deeper hue, and a bolder taste.
To sum this up, in terms of juice yield and nutrient retention, the Dash Cold Press Juicer is exceptional. However, I found that the capacity of this juicer makes storage a moot point, as the juice is always gone on the same day.
Is it easy to clean?
Another downside of the Dash blender is it’s not dishwasher friendly. However, as I mentioned a while ago, it doesn’t have significant parts to clean up. Washing it by hand will probably take 2-3 minutes.
It is very important to clean the Dash Juicer thoroughly between uses, getting all the nooks and crannies. I found that some consumers have issues with the Dash Juicer suddenly failing to switch on, which is usually due to debris trapped in the handle preventing it from snapping fully into place. Safety features do not allow the juicer to turn on if it is improperly assembled and locked into place.
Dash Juicer Pro Tip
To prevent residue build-up, wash your juicer right after using it. If not, soak the detachable parts in warm water with a few drops of dishwashing soap for a few minutes. Scrub off the fibers from the sieve, rinse it, dry it, and your juicer is as good as new.
See the Dash Juicer in action:
Don’t take my word for it. Here’s a video demo of the Dash Compact Cold Press Juicer.
Dash Juicer is a compact cold press juice extractor with a 130-watt motor. It’s a slow RPM (revolutions per minute) juicer that can process dense produce, citruses, and leafy greens. Due to its slow juicing process, it yields more juice and retains more nutrients than the competition. The Dash Juicer is one of the most affordable cold press juicing machines on the market.
Is Dash Juicer worth it?
If you’re looking for a compact and, at the same time affordable slow juicing machine, then Dash Compact Cold Press Juicer is one of the best options out there. Period.
